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Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G100

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74
Nikon Z fc front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
63
Features
76
Overall
68

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G100 Key Specs

Nikon Z fc
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
  • Revealed June 2021
Panasonic G100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 352g - 116 x 83 x 54mm
  • Announced June 2020
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Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G100 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Z fc (21MP) and the G100 (20MP) is relatively similar but the Z fc (APS-C) and G100 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor sizing.

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The Z fc was brought out 13 months after the G100 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Z fc scores versus the G100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Panasonic G100

 Z fc G100 
AnnouncedJune 2021June 2020Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Nikon Z fc

 G100 Z fc 
Screen resolution1840k1040kSharper screen (+800k dot)

Common features in the Nikon Z fc and Panasonic G100

 Z fc G100 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G100 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z fc provides external measurements of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Panasonic G100 has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") having a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).

Check out the Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Z fc versus the G100.

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Z fc and G100 is 79 and 81 respectively.

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The image below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z fc and G100.

Plainly, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z fc featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon Z fc will deliver greater detail having its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger Z fc provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G100 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z fc Portrait photography advice
Panasonic G100 Portrait photography advice
82
you can focus manually
good megapixels (21MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z fc Street photography highlights
Panasonic G100 Street photography highlights
74
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
features focus via touch
above average high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
more heavy than others (445 grams)
78
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
supports touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z fc as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic G100 as a Sports photography camera
68
good megapixels (21MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (300 CIPA)
56
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500s)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (270 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z fc Travel photography details
Panasonic G100 Travel photography details
72
supports bluetooth
features focus via touch
good megapixels (21MP)
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery life (300 shots)
more heavy than others (445 grams)
78
connects via bluetooth
supports touch focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
bad battery pack (270 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z fc Landscape photography features
Panasonic G100 Landscape photography features
75
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good megapixels (21MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (300 shots)
72
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (270 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z fc as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G100 as a Vlogging camera
74
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
features face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone socket
no image stabilization
more heavy than others (445 grams)
78
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
supports face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 1920 resolution)
comes with external mic socket
does not have image stabilization
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Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z fc and Panasonic G100
 Nikon Z fcPanasonic Lumix DC-G100
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z fc Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2021-06-28 2020-06-24
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5568 x 3712 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 51200 25600
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 209 49
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 21 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 1,840 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/500 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.60 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x1920
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445g (0.98 lb) 352g (0.78 lb)
Physical dimensions 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 images 270 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL25 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $949 $698